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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.89, 555.09 and 138.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.89, 555.09 and 138.99 is: 208.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.89 : 555.09 = 138.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.89/555.09 = 138.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.89x = 555.09 × 138.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.89x = 77,151.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,151.96/369.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.58

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